‘Zero tolerance’ on trouble at Foo Fighters gig as council announce road closures

Road closures

Published:15:17Thursday 03 September 2015

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Councillors have warned there will be “zero tolerance” to any trouble at the Foo Fighters concert this weekend.

Up to 130,000 fans will flock to the National Bowl to see the top flight band, backed by legendary rocker Iggy Pop.

Road closures

But residents in nearby Furzton are worried the event will prove a king-size headache.

Ward councillor Nigel Long said: “In July the last major concert at the Bowl caused huge problems including poor parking, drug taking, drunkenness, rubbish everywhere and a general disregard for local people.

He has asked Milton Keynes Council to join forces with police use a zero tolerance approach to stop any trouble.

Citizen leisure editor Sammy Jones said: “The revenue generated from shows at the National Bowl has huge benefit for the local economy, and the venue helps showcase Milton Keynes as a fast growing, exciting town.

“Organisers work hard to ensure a minimum of disruption, and we are only talking about two nights.”

“If we want to be considered for the title of European Capital of Culture, this is exactly the sort of event we should be embracing.”

Today, the council has announced road closures over the weekend. Here is the full list:

> Childs Way (H6) (southbound carriageway only, from its junction with Grafton Street (V6) and continues to its junction with Watling Street (V4) (21.00hrs to 02:00hrs)

To allow egress from Teardrop Lake Car Park, east bound traffic turning into the offside lane of the H6 Childs Way, nearside lane for eastbound through traffic.